Zombies are an inspired horror movie monster again.

Rating: 8/10 (1 May 2012)

Adapting zombie horror to modern times by completely turning zombie monster movie establishments and rules on their rotting heads. Zombies are now fast as cheetahs, and even more terrifying predators than they were before. Giving the decomposing corpse of the idea of zombies a modern horror style make-over. A 21st century atmosphere rich with decay and disease supports the spin-tingling currents of fear and suspense running through this flick, and it all comes together by displaying true and beautiful humanity through superbly acted characters that you can generally care for. This does so much more than properly modernizing one of the most classic of horror monsters, and goes as far as to place them in a movie that has better gore and action than anything like Resident Evil, but uses them as something more than just shooting material in mindless modern action/horror such as Resident Evil, and contains what those movies do not, integrity and vision within the confides of modern horror cinema. Something that has been long missed and is much needed now more than ever, and 28 Days Later has it while still beating out its relatives (that are only concerned with thrills) at their own game. If you're looking for intelligent horror, or even if you're a zombie-like moviegoer craving only action and blood and guts, rejoice! Because this movie has enough brains to go around for everyone, for all reasons and uses.